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Desert Island Dishes
Desert Island Dishes
Margie Nomura

What would you choose as your last meal? Chef Margie Nomura talks to a special guest about the seven dishes that have... more

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Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Melissa Hemsley (mini episode)

My guest this week on The Dream Dinner Party is Melissa Hemsley. Melissa was on Desert Island Dishes a few... more

21 Nov 2024 · 25 minutes
Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York on the dishes that have shaped her life

My guest today is Sarah, Duchess of YorkSarah is a Sunday Times and New York Times best-selling author, award winning... more

19 Nov 2024 · 43 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Eleanor Wilkinson (mini episode)

Eleanor Wilkinson is this weeks guest on our mini episode and I loved hearing about her Dream Dinner Party. Eleanor... more

14 Nov 2024 · 18 minutes
Melissa Thompson: award winning writer and chef on the dishes that have shaped her life

My guest today is Melissa Thompson Melissa is a writer, author and broadcaster. A columnist for BBC Good Food magazine, she... more

12 Nov 2024 · 50 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Matt Adlard (mini episode)

Matt Adlard, social media star and self taught pastry chef talks us through his Dream Dinner Party this week. The... more

07 Nov 2024 · 20 minutes
Marco Pierre White: The original rock and roll chef

My guest today is Marco Pierre White. The original rock and roll chef, Marco Pierre White was the chef who... more

05 Nov 2024 · 38 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Ed Smith (mini episode)

Ed Smith is this weeks guest on the Dream Dinner Party.  Ed is a cook and food writer based in... more

30 Oct 2024 · 21 minutes
Eleanor Wilkinson on the joy of cooking for one, how one podcast changed her life and the dishes that have shaped her life

My guest today is Eleanor Wilkinson. Eleanor is a content creator and recipe developer from East Yorkshire. Having always loved food and cooking she made... more

29 Oct 2024 · 46 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Gizzi Erskine (mini episode)

Welcome to another episode of our side dish: The Dream Dinner Party and our guest today is Gizzi ErskineThis is... more

24 Oct 2024 · 25 minutes
Matt Adlard the self taught pastry chef and former Topless Baker on the best dosh he's ever eaten and the dishes that have shaped his life

My guest today is Matt AdlardMatt is a self taught baker, author and social media pastry sensation.You may have known... more

22 Oct 2024 · 55 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Clare Smyth (mini episode)

Welcome to another episode of our side dish: The Dream Dinner Party. This is the mini episode where we invite a... more

17 Oct 2024 · 17 minutes
Ruby Wax on her life, career, comedy and the dishes that have shaped her life

My guest today is Ruby WaxRuby really needs no introduction from me, she’s a household name. She’s a woman of... more

15 Oct 2024 · 36 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Dawn O'Porter (mini episode)

Welcome to another episode of our side dish: The Dream Dinner Party. This is the mini episode where we invite a... more

10 Oct 2024 · 28 minutes
Clare Smyth, the first and only female British chef to be awarded 3 Michelin stars on the dishes that have shaped her life

My guest today is Clare Smyth (MBE). Clare is one of the world's most respected chefs. She is the... more

08 Oct 2024 · 43 minutes
Karan Gokani the founder of Hoppers on his love of Sri Lanka, his passion for cooking and the best dish he's ever eaten

My guest today is the founder of Hoppers - Karan Gokani. Combining his passion for cooking with his love of... more

29 Feb 2024 · 47 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Ravneet Gill (mini episode)

This week we have Ravneet Gill on The Dream Dinner Party– she is an extraordinary pastry chef who just makes... more

27 Feb 2024 · 24 minutes
Bee Wilson, food writer and historian on what comfort food means to her, the joy of potatoes and her 7 Desert Island Dishes

My guest today is Bee Wilson. In all honesty, Bee is one of the most interesting and thought provoking food... more

22 Feb 2024 · 43 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Zena Kamgaing (mini episode)

This week we have Zena Kamgaing on The Dream Dinner Party. I love bringing you Desert Island dishes but I... more

20 Feb 2024 · 24 minutes
David Loftus the photographer whose work has resulted in more than 30 million book sales on the dishes that have shaped him

My guest this week is the world famous photographer David Loftus. David is one of the most influential photographers of... more

15 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Rick Stein (mini episode)

Hi I’m Margie Nomura and welcome to another episode of our side side dish: The Dream Dinner Party. This is the... more

13 Feb 2024 · 18 minutes
Claudia Roden one of the greatest food writers of all time on the dishes that have shaped her

We are back! For a short mini series but back nonetheless! I missed you! And I'm very excited that today... more

08 Feb 2024 · 58 minutes
Rick Stein on his accidental journey to become a restaurateur, his enduring love of fish and the best dish he's ever eaten

My guest today is Rick Stein. A highly requested guest, I hope you all enjoy this as much as I... more

16 Nov 2023 · 48 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Donna Hay (mini episode)

This week we have Donna Hay on the mini episode The Dream Dinner Party. Donna is the much loved and... more

14 Nov 2023 · 19 minutes
Zena Kamgaing on how she's only eaten her favourite sandwich once in the last 10 years, how her cooking has evolved and getting her big break with Jamie Oliver.

My guest today is Zena Kamgaing. Zena describes herself as a passionate home-chef, recipe creator and food enthusiast.Before going full... more

09 Nov 2023 · 50 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Clodagh McKenna (mini episode)

This week we have Clodagh McKenna on our mini episode: The Dream Dinner Party. Clodagh is so much fun. She... more

07 Nov 2023 · 18 minutes
Ed Gamble, comedian, podcaster and now author on his relationship with food, his passion for the cheeseboard and his unusual plan to escape from the island

My guest today is Ed GambleEd is a comedian, an actor, host of the Off Menu podcast amongst others, and... more

02 Nov 2023 · 45 minutes
BONUS: Rachel Belle from Your Last Meal on her seven Desert Island Dishes

My guest today is Rachel BelleRachel is an award winning journalist with over 20 years of experience. She lives in Seattle... more

31 Oct 2023 · 34 minutes
Russell Norman on the first time he fell in love with Venice and why ugly food is always the most delicious

My guest today is Russell Norman Known as The Restaurant Man. He is a writer, broadcaster and award winning founder of... more

26 Oct 2023 · 53 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Donal Skehan (mini episode)

Today’s guest on The Dream Dinner Party is Donal Skehan who is so much fun and who has been on... more

24 Oct 2023 · 32 minutes
Sarah Wilson on building (and ultimately giving away) her I Quit Sugar empire and the dishes that have shaped her life

My guest today is Sarah WilsonSarah started I Quit Sugar in 2011 as a lifestyle experiment for a column she... more

19 Oct 2023 · 52 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Madeleine Shaw (mini episode)

This week we have Madeleine Shaw, is a nutritional therapist based in London as the guest on this weeks episode... more

17 Oct 2023 · 21 minutes
Jon Watts, chef and cookbook author on discovering his passion for food and how he completely turned his life around

You may well know Jon from his friendly, down-to-earth cooking videos online where he has amassed a huge following of... more

12 Oct 2023 · 46 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Matt Rodbard (mini episode)

Hi I’m Margie Nomura and welcome to another episode of our side dish: The Dream Dinner Party. This is the... more

10 Oct 2023 · 35 minutes
Tara Wigley, cook and in-house writer for Team Ottolenghi and author of the non recipe recipe book How to Butter Toast

My guest today is Tara WigleyTara spent a decade working in publishing–before going to cookery school in Ireland. Where she... more

05 Oct 2023 · 47 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Skye McAlpine (mini episode)

This week we have the queen of dinner parties and a woman who has the knack for making everything look... more

03 Oct 2023 · 29 minutes
Chef Thom Bateman on the highs and lows of getting to where he is today and why food has always been at the heart of it

Thom Bateman started his career as a chef at the age of 17, after training at Buxton College and gaining... more

28 Sep 2023 · 55 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Poppy O'Toole (mini episode)

Hi I’m Margie Nomura and welcome to another episode of our Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party. This is the... more

26 Sep 2023 · 14 minutes
Jane Dunn aka Jane’s Patisserie reflects on the last few years, her passion for baking and the dishes that have shaped her

My guest today is Jane Dunn. You may know her through her recipes online as Jane’s Patisserie. She has amassed... more

21 Sep 2023 · 46 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Nadiya Hussain (mini episode)

This week Nadiya Hussain comes back to tell us all about her Dream Dinner Party. Nadiya's episode of Desert Island... more

19 Sep 2023 · 23 minutes
Fred Siriex on the dishes that have shaped him, moving to England and how his parents taught him about loyalty

Fred has become known as the nation’s favourite maitre d’ and TV personality.He initially wanted to be a chef, but... more

14 Sep 2023 · 49 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Tom Kerridge (mini episode)

Hi I’m Margie Nomura and welcome to another episode of our side side dish: The Dream Dinner Party. This is the... more

12 Sep 2023 · 25 minutes
Diana Henry one of the most prolific and well loved recipe writers of a generation on the dishes that have shaped her life

I'm so excited that today Diana Henry is sharing her Desert Island Dishes with me. Diana is one of my... more

07 Sep 2023 · 51 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with BOSH! founders Henry and Ian (mini episode)

This week we have the boys from Bosh! Henry and Ian telling us all about their dream dinner party. They... more

05 Sep 2023 · 13 minutes
Poppy O'Toole on her ultimate sandwich, internet stardom and the highs and lows of working in restaurants

If you were on your phone through lockdown, there is no doubt at all in my mind that you will... more

31 Aug 2023 · 56 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Millie Mackintosh (mini episode)

Millie Mackintosh joins us for The Dream Dinner Party this week. I know so many of you enjoyed her episode... more

29 Aug 2023 · 14 minutes
Will Shu the founder of Deliveroo on his love of food, his mum's dumplings, the best dish he's ever eaten and why he still personally delivers food on his bike to customers

Will is the founder of Deliveroo – the food delivery company he launched in 2013 with his childhood friend Greg... more

24 Aug 2023 · 36 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Sophia Money-Coutts (mini episode)

Sophia Money-Coutts joins us today to talk all about her Dream Dinner Party. Sophia is a British journalist and author.... more

22 Aug 2023 · 25 minutes
BOSH! founders Henry Firth and Ian Theasby talk all things plant based, working with your best friend and the best dish they've ever eaten

My guests todays are Henry Firth and Ian TheasbyBroadcasters, Sunday Times best sellers and vegan chefs extraordinaire, you may know them... more

17 Aug 2023 · 51 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with David Gandy (mini episode)

Welcome to another episode of our side side dish: The Dream Dinner Party. This is the mini episode where we invite... more

15 Aug 2023 · 16 minutes
Millie Mackintosh on her love of food, her time on Celebrity Masterchef and the best dish she's ever eaten

My guest today is Millie MackintoshMillie first made her name as part of the original line up of made in... more

10 Aug 2023 · 44 minutes
Listen to The One Recipe where Claire Saffitz shares her recipe for Choose-Your-Own-Ending Custards

I'm excited to share a podcast recommendation with you this week. It's a podcast from America called The One Recipe.From... more

08 Aug 2023 · 16 minutes
Jimi Famurewa on the dish he ate on the day his life changed forever and how he got his dream job as restaurant critic for the Evening Standard

Jimi is a writer, broadcaster and food critic. He is the chief restaurant critic for the Evening Standard, a regular... more

03 Aug 2023 · 42 minutes
Ravinder Bhogal talks to us about moving to the UK as a child, her love of libraries and fulfilling her destiny with her restaurant Jikoni

My guest today is Ravinder BhogalKenyan born, raised in the UK by Indian parents, Ravinder Bhogal is one of the... more

27 Jul 2023 · 54 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Sophie Wyburd (mini episode)

This week cook and food writer Sophie Wyburd tells us all about her Dream Dinner Party. This one has it... more

25 Jul 2023 · 17 minutes
Claire Thompson, the 5 o'clock apron on the dishes that have shaped her life and taught her who she is

My guest today is Claire Thompson otherwise known as the 5 o’clock apron.Claire is a chef, food writer and the... more

20 Jul 2023 · 47 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Nina Parker (mini episode)

Welcome to another episode of our side side dish: The Dream Dinner Party. This is the mini episode where we invite... more

18 Jul 2023 · 18 minutes
Amelia Christie-Miller the founder of the Bold Bean Co on turning her passion into a business

Amelia is the founder of the Bold Bean Co. She’s on a mission to make us all obsessed with beans... more

13 Jul 2023 · 41 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with John Torode

This week John Torode talks us through his Dream Dinner Party and we are off to Singapore to board the... more

11 Jul 2023 · 17 minutes
David Gandy on life as a supermodel turned founder and entrepreneur, his love of cooking and the best dish he's ever eaten

My guest today is David Gandy.After winning a televised modelling competition at the age of 21 he went on to... more

06 Jul 2023 · 52 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Julius Roberts

Julius Roberts is a cook, farmer and gardener and he's talking us through his Dream Dinner Party today.I think it's... more

04 Jul 2023 · 18 minutes
Emma Willis on her life as a model and presenter, on getting the famous handshake on Bake Off and why she sees her life divided into three sandwiches

You may know Emma from her work as a model and TV presenter - she is afterall one of the... more

29 Jun 2023 · 45 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Gennaro Contaldo (mini episode)

We have a returning guest for you this week on our side dish in the form of the Gennaro Contaldo.... more

27 Jun 2023 · 20 minutes
Sophie Wyburd the cook and recipe developer on landing her dream job, her life after Mob and her love of pies

Sophie is a cook and recipe developer. Her passion for food shines through and we love to hear that on... more

22 Jun 2023 · 46 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Rosie Mackean (mini episode)

When it comes to dinner parties – no one is better equipped to talk to us than Rosie Mackean. Very... more

20 Jun 2023 · 19 minutes
John Torode on salad sandwiches, reflecting on 20 years of Masterchef and why sausage rolls will be in his epitaph

John is one of the food world’s most recognisable faces. He grew up in Melbourne, Australia, starting his career in... more

15 Jun 2023 · 47 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Max La Manna (mini episode)

The side dish: This week’s guest on The Dream Dinner Party is Max La Manna. Max is a champion of... more

13 Jun 2023 · 16 minutes
Side Dish: The Dream Dinner Party with Esther Coren (mini episode)

Introducing our new mini episode...it's a little after dinner something to keep you going through the week. It's The Dream... more

06 Jun 2023 · 22 minutes
Twiggy on life as the face of the swinging sixties, winning 2 golden globes and life as a self confessed foodie

Twiggy is one of those rare celebrities known by a single name.She was the girl from Neasden, north London who... more

01 Jun 2023 · 43 minutes
Max La Manna on sustainable living, why painful sandwiches are the best and a surprising last meal

Max is a champion of the low waste and sustainable lifestyle. He’s a chef, presenter and award-winning author and has... more

25 May 2023 · 52 minutes
Annoushka Ducas founder of Links of London and Annoushka Jewellery talks to us about how her mother's fish business was the catalyst for her hugely successful jewellery career

Annoushka's mother had a business selling fish to all the top restaurants in London and it was this business that... more

18 May 2023 · 43 minutes
Jessie Inchauspé, known online as The Glucose Goddess on her life changing discovery and why parmesan is everything

Jessie is a French biochemist, bestselling author, and founder of the Glucose Goddess movement. She's helped millions of people improve their... more

11 May 2023 · 47 minutes
Sophie Ellis-Bextor on the best meal she's ever eaten and why lockdown was the making of her

Sophie Ellis-Bexter is a double platinum selling artist. She started out as the lead singer of indie band the audience... more

04 May 2023 · 54 minutes
Shelina Permalloo: Cookery Author and TV Chef on how Masterchef changed her life

Shelina describes herself as a cook, an author and restaurateur.She grew up in Southampton with her Mauritian parents and siblings.... more

27 Apr 2023 · 49 minutes
Dan Keeling: Co founder of Noble Rot, restaurateur and the man responsible for discovering Coldplay on

Dan is an award winning wine writer, magazine editor and restaurateurHe is the Co founder of Noble Rot named for... more

20 Apr 2023 · 44 minutes
Shivi Ramoutar on being the Queen of Caribbean Cooking and how getting made redundant was the best thing to happen to her

Shivi has been dubbed by The Guardian as the “Caribbean Food Supremo”, and it has been said she is the... more

13 Apr 2023 · 51 minutes
Jesse Jenkins: Creator of the food studio ADIP: Another Day in Paradise on growing up in LA and how life as a sponsored skateboarder led to breakout success as star of the London food scene

Jesse, known online as ADIP has taken the food world by storm with his cinematic cooking videos which have been... more

06 Apr 2023 · 46 minutes
Jack Savoretti the singer, songwriter on Summers in the Italian Riviera, why he's grateful success didn't happen overnight and his surprising last dish

Singer and songwriter Jack Savoretti is described in pretty much every interview I came across as both extremely talented and... more

30 Mar 2023 · 54 minutes
One from the archives: Dawn O'Porter on lockdown life, parenting and honeymoon food

Dawn O'Porter is an author, broadcaster, writer, podcaster and journalist. Having trained at drama school, Dawn become a TV presenter, rising... more

20 Mar 2023 · 52 minutes
One from the archives: Julius Roberts on how leaving London was the best decision he made

Julius Roberts is a first generation millennial farmer and rising star of the food scene. In 2016 he gave up working... more

07 Mar 2023 · 45 minutes
One from the archives: Dolly Alderton: Author and Journalist

Hello! We are very nearly back with our new season! Currently recording the next season as we speak so in... more

27 Feb 2023 · 42 minutes
One from the archives: Stanley Tucci

Hello lovely listeners!We are back! Well, nearly back! Currently recording the next season as we speak so in anticipation of... more

16 Feb 2023 · 44 minutes
Sally Clarke: Founder of Clarke's

My guest today is Sally ClarkeSally has been described as the unsung hero of British food, and her cooking a... more

09 Jun 2022 · 39 minutes
Ravneet Gill: Pastry Chef, TV Presenter and Author

My guest today is Ravneet GillRavneet is fast becoming one of the best known pastry chefs of her generation.After completing... more

02 Jun 2022 · 49 minutes
Daphne Oz: Chef, TV Host and New York Times Bestselling Author

 My guest today is Daphne Oz.Daphne is an Emmy Award-winning television host, New York Times best selling author, chef, and... more

26 May 2022 · 53 minutes
Ella Risbridger: Author

My guest today is Ella RisbridgerAuthor, writer and cook , in her own words: sometimes a journalist and other things... more

05 May 2022 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Giles Coren: Restaurant Critic, Food Writer and TV Presenter

My guest today is Giles CorenGiles is a food writer and TV presenter. He has been a restaurant critic and columnist... more

28 Apr 2022 · 58 minutes
Pierre Koffmann: One of the Greatest Chefs of All Time

Hello! We are back with a brand new season! I missed you all!My guest today is Pierre Koffman.Often described as... more

21 Apr 2022 · 57 minutes
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall: Chef, Writer and Broadcaster

Hello! We are back with another BONUS episode for you!My guest today is Surprise! We are back with another BONUS... more

16 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Tom Gozney: Designer, Entrepreneur and Founder of Gozney Wood Fired Ovens

Surprise! We are back with another BONUS episode for you!My guest today is Tom Gozney.Tom is an entrepreneur and designer,... more

26 Nov 2021 · 57 minutes
Gennaro Contaldo: Everyone's favourite nonno!

Surprise! I'm back with a special bonus episode with the one and only Gennaro Contaldo. The legendary Gennaro almost doesn’t need... more

04 Nov 2021 · 56 minutes
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Hello lovely listeners!We are back! Well, nearly back! Currently recording the next season as we speak so in anticipation of our imminent... more